Arnhem, October 15, 2024 – Quality Lodgings has been named Hotel Group of the Year 2024 by The European Hotel Awards. The prestigious award was presented last Monday evening during a gala in Copenhagen, where the top of the European hospitality industry gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements in the sector.
Quality Lodgings was praised for its unique approach to providing authentic hospitality, culinary experiences, and the consistently high standards of quality that are characteristic of its collection of nearly 120 hotels across 9 countries. Pauline Verhoef, Director of Quality Lodgings, proudly responded: “We are incredibly honored by this European award for Hotel Group of the Year. It is a wonderful recognition of the hotels in our collection, which offer an unforgettable experience day in and day out. I am grateful to receive this award as a tribute to their passion and dedication. I am also extremely proud of the fantastic achievement of our enthusiastic team."
Sander Allegro, Chairman of Quality Lodgings, added: “Our hoteliers are the true heroes behind this success. Their commitment to providing guests with a special experience time and time again has made this award possible. This prize is a tribute to their craftsmanship, passion, and hard work.” He also thanked The European Hotel Awards for their valuable initiative in bringing together the European hotel sector to celebrate these remarkable achievements.
Gala and Tribute to Quality
The European Hotel Awards aim to recognize the most exceptional hotels and hotel groups for their contributions to the hospitality sector. During the ceremony, Alexander J. Chapman, founder and board member of The European Hotel Awards, emphasized: “Quality Lodgings has earned an outstanding position in European hospitality with passion and dedication. We warmly congratulate them on this well-deserved victory.”
With this award, Quality Lodgings reaffirms its leading position in European hospitality and continues to focus on providing unique hotel experiences characterized by authenticity, quality, and personal service.
Dutch Success
In addition to the recognition of Quality Lodgings, there was also more Dutch success to celebrate. The iconic Grand Hotel Huis Ter Duin, located on the Dutch coast, received the ‘Grand Prestige’ award for Premier Beachfront Luxury Hotel of Northern Europe. Voco The Hague was awarded Business Hotel of the Year.